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AIReF Predicts Spain's Unemployment to Remain Above 10% This Legislative Term
The AIReF forecasts Spain's unemployment rate to remain above 10% until at least 2027, falling to 9.7% in 2028, contradicting the government's target of 6-8% unemployment, highlighting the challenge of reducing Spain's structural unemployment.
AIReF Predicts Spain's Unemployment to Remain Above 10% This Legislative Term
The AIReF forecasts Spain's unemployment rate to remain above 10% until at least 2027, falling to 9.7% in 2028, contradicting the government's target of 6-8% unemployment, highlighting the challenge of reducing Spain's structural unemployment.
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48% Bias Score


Spanish IMV Program Reduces Employment by 12%, Prompts Call for Overhaul
Spain's Minimum Vital Income (IMV) program, intended to alleviate poverty and boost employment, has instead decreased the probability of working by 12%, reaching over 20% for certain groups; the AIReF recommends a complete redesign.
Spanish IMV Program Reduces Employment by 12%, Prompts Call for Overhaul
Spain's Minimum Vital Income (IMV) program, intended to alleviate poverty and boost employment, has instead decreased the probability of working by 12%, reaching over 20% for certain groups; the AIReF recommends a complete redesign.
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64% Bias Score


Spain's Pension Reform: Cosmetic Fixes Mask Unsustainable System
The Spanish government's adjustments to pension reform data, following warnings from the AIReF and EU pressure, aim to avoid needed adjustments while ignoring the core issue of an invalid spending formula that masks the system's unsustainability.
Spain's Pension Reform: Cosmetic Fixes Mask Unsustainable System
The Spanish government's adjustments to pension reform data, following warnings from the AIReF and EU pressure, aim to avoid needed adjustments while ignoring the core issue of an invalid spending formula that masks the system's unsustainability.
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60% Bias Score


Spain's Record Pension Bill Strains Social Security
Spain's March pension spending hit a record €13.5 billion, up 50% since 2018, due to inflation adjustments, higher new retiree salaries, and the baby boomer generation entering the system; this strains Social Security and necessitates adjustments under a closure clause to stay under 15% of GDP by 20...
Spain's Record Pension Bill Strains Social Security
Spain's March pension spending hit a record €13.5 billion, up 50% since 2018, due to inflation adjustments, higher new retiree salaries, and the baby boomer generation entering the system; this strains Social Security and necessitates adjustments under a closure clause to stay under 15% of GDP by 20...
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48% Bias Score


Spain Ignores Fiscal Authority's Conditions in €83.252 Billion Debt Forgiveness Plan
Spain's Deputy Prime Minister, María Jesús Montero, is bypassing all conditions set by the AIReF for debt forgiveness, totaling €83.252 billion, disregarding spending controls, central government cuts, and financing reforms.
Spain Ignores Fiscal Authority's Conditions in €83.252 Billion Debt Forgiveness Plan
Spain's Deputy Prime Minister, María Jesús Montero, is bypassing all conditions set by the AIReF for debt forgiveness, totaling €83.252 billion, disregarding spending controls, central government cuts, and financing reforms.
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56% Bias Score


Soaring Temporary Disability Costs in Spain Prompt Government Review
Spain's spending on temporary disability benefits has skyrocketed 171% since 2014 to €13.59 billion in 2022, prompting the AIReF to analyze the causes and propose solutions, comparing Spain to other EU countries with higher sickness absence rates.
Soaring Temporary Disability Costs in Spain Prompt Government Review
Spain's spending on temporary disability benefits has skyrocketed 171% since 2014 to €13.59 billion in 2022, prompting the AIReF to analyze the causes and propose solutions, comparing Spain to other EU countries with higher sickness absence rates.
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44% Bias Score

AIReF Urges Spain to Cut Spending by €5.6 Billion Amid Budget Delays
Spain's fiscal authority AIReF urges the government to cut spending by €5.6 billion to meet national spending rules, citing delays in preparing the 2026 budget and inconsistencies with EU regulations, leading to concerns about economic stability and long-term planning.

AIReF Urges Spain to Cut Spending by €5.6 Billion Amid Budget Delays
Spain's fiscal authority AIReF urges the government to cut spending by €5.6 billion to meet national spending rules, citing delays in preparing the 2026 budget and inconsistencies with EU regulations, leading to concerns about economic stability and long-term planning.
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44% Bias Score

Spain's Pension System: Government Funding Fuels Debt Crisis
Government contributions to Spain's Social Security system to cover pension shortfalls account for over 80% of the rise in public debt since 2010, totaling €474.627 billion, prompting debate about the system's sustainability and government influence on the AIReF's assessment.

Spain's Pension System: Government Funding Fuels Debt Crisis
Government contributions to Spain's Social Security system to cover pension shortfalls account for over 80% of the rise in public debt since 2010, totaling €474.627 billion, prompting debate about the system's sustainability and government influence on the AIReF's assessment.
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64% Bias Score

Spain Faces Looming Fiscal Crisis Due to Aging Population
Spain's aging population is drastically increasing public spending, particularly in pensions and healthcare, according to a new Airef report projecting a 7% deficit and 130% debt-to-GDP ratio by 2050 without reforms.

Spain Faces Looming Fiscal Crisis Due to Aging Population
Spain's aging population is drastically increasing public spending, particularly in pensions and healthcare, according to a new Airef report projecting a 7% deficit and 130% debt-to-GDP ratio by 2050 without reforms.
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48% Bias Score

Delay of AIReF Report on Muface Economic Viability Amidst Uncertainty
The Spanish government is delaying the publication of a key report on the economic viability of Muface, the healthcare system for 1.5 million public employees, amid uncertainty and criticism from the CSIF union, even after securing Adeslas and Asisa's participation for the next three years.

Delay of AIReF Report on Muface Economic Viability Amidst Uncertainty
The Spanish government is delaying the publication of a key report on the economic viability of Muface, the healthcare system for 1.5 million public employees, amid uncertainty and criticism from the CSIF union, even after securing Adeslas and Asisa's participation for the next three years.
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52% Bias Score

Spain Institutionalizes Public Policy Evaluation Amidst Funding and Decentralization Challenges
Spain's new law institutionalizes public policy evaluation, crucial for measuring Next Generation EU funds' impact; coordinating decentralized entities and fostering a shared evidence repository are key challenges.

Spain Institutionalizes Public Policy Evaluation Amidst Funding and Decentralization Challenges
Spain's new law institutionalizes public policy evaluation, crucial for measuring Next Generation EU funds' impact; coordinating decentralized entities and fostering a shared evidence repository are key challenges.
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12% Bias Score
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